Critical Analysis - Conflict A conflict is a struggle between opposing forces. In an external conflict, a character struggles against an outside force. In an Internal conflict, a character is in conflict with himself or herself.
An autobiography can have more than one conflict, with some conflicts more important than others. The most significant conflicts often are resolved during critical moments in the plot.
DlRECTIONS: In the following chart, list an external conflict and an internal conflict in MyLeftFoot. Then identify how each conflict is resolved. When you are finished, answer the questions that follow.
Conflict
Conflict Resolution
External Conflict
Internal Conflict
Which conflict is more important in this story? Why do you think so?
Critical Analysis - Conflict
A conflict is a struggle between opposing forces.
In an external conflict, a character struggles against an outside force.
In an Internal conflict, a character is in conflict with himself or herself.
An autobiography can have more than one conflict, with some conflicts more important than others. The most significant conflicts often are resolved during critical moments in the plot.
DlRECTIONS: In the following chart, list an external conflict and an internal conflict in My Left Foot. Then identify how each conflict is resolved. When you are finished, answer the questions that follow.
Which conflict is more important in this story? Why do you think so?
Why is Christy's mother important to both conflicts?
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